Swiss Super League side FC Basel have announced the signing of Nigerian forward Philip Otele on loan from UAE Pro League club Al Wahda, Soccernet.ng reports .
The 25-year-old attacker, who will don the number 7 shirt, joins on a deal that includes a 3 million purchase option, giving Basel flexibility to secure his services permanently.
Get Our Sports News First - Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!Pleased with the capture of Otele, FC Basel sporting director Daniel Stucki said:
Otele himself expressed delight at the move:
Basel scouts had been tracking Otele since last summer, but a move only materialised this January.
